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Inyo County

Kearsage Pass – Big Pothole Lake Viewpoint loop from Kearsarge Peak

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United States
California
Inyo County

Kearsage Pass – Big Pothole Lake Viewpoint loop from Kearsarge Peak

Hard

3.4

(12)

55

runners

Kearsage Pass – Big Pothole Lake Viewpoint loop from Kearsarge Peak

02:19

15.2km

770m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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John Muir Wilderness

Inyo National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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27 m

Onion Valley Trailhead - Kearsage Pass Trail

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Only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a popular resupply detour for long distance hikers on the John-Muir or Pacific Crest …

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2

3.57 km

Gilbert Lake

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful lake is an exceptional place for all fishing enthusiasts. You will find almost all species of salmonids as well as trout.

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3

6.70 km

Sierra overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Every turn of the switchbacks open up new sweeping views of the Sierra

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4

7.52 km

Kearsage Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a popular resupply detour for long distance hikers on the John-Muir or Pacific Crest …

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5

8.71 km

Big Pothole Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From about 11'000 ft elevation the last switchback before reaching the summit of Kearsage Pass trail, sweeping views of the valley stretches far across Big Pothole Lake

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6

9.53 km

Heart Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From about 10'000 ft elevation the view down to hear lake shows how it earned its name.

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7

12.6 km

Little Pothole Lake

Highlight • Lake

First of five alpine lakes lined up along the 4.6 miles of Kearsage Pass Trail starting from the Onion Valley

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8

13.9 km

John Muir Wilderness Boundary - Kearsarge Pass Trail

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Hiking Permit required for overnight hikes, but at only about 4.6 miles distance from the trailhead parking at Onion Valley Road, Kearsage Pass is a fantastic short day hike to …

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 21 July

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